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I had heard people hint about their anticipation of this scene for months, but I managed to avoid getting spoiled about the details somehow. As many others have said, this is going to down in the history books of memorable SHAFT episodes for sure. The episode was directed and storyboarded by the series director (Tomoyuki Itamura), and they brought in their second writer, Muneo Nakamoto, who worked on the last two Episodes of Suruga Monkey and both of Nadeko Snake.

At first I was sort of squirming uncomfortably, but about halfway through I just started laughing, and all the more when when Tsukihi finally walked in, by which time it was riotous laughter. The music choice was also both crazy and brilliant and contributes perfectly to the episode. The whole episode is crazy from the start, only to keep piling craziness on top of craziness all the way up to the end. My reaction at the end was basically "okay, that just happened".

I am scared to see all the 10/10s being given out here. We're in a golden age where fanservice and ero scenes net anything a 10. Call me cynical, but I always felt the fanservice in Bakemonogatari wasn't there for the same reasons as Nise's. Can't say I'm a big fan of its constant appearance, really.

For me, the best part of this episode was the new opening. THAT was marvelous.

I had no idea this was coming. I knew there was going to be a toothbrush scene but to this degree, I had no idea. It was amazing nonetheless, I got so caught up in it, the 24 mins went by in a flash. Episode 8, what a gift.

Same here, now I understand where all the excitement and anticipation came from.

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Originally Posted by Nochgo

Oh god. As much as I'm torn between incest material, this episode was just win Leave it up to SHAFT to make tooth brushing such an erotic act. When Karen said "Iiyo" I was like, "Kittaaaaaa." Of course they were interrupted, but they ended up continuing anyway after she left?! I don't care about their relationship anymore, I just want moar!! Araragi seems to think Tsubasa > Karen > Hitahi now anyhow

Well, since Koyomi is scared of Tsubasa, and does not want to indulge in incest, I guess ending up with Hitagi makes sense, since the only one that actually tries really hard to have him (Nadeko does too but fails for several reasons).

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Originally Posted by marcosv

Given the episode title "Tsukihi Phoenix, Part 1", I feel like i was trolled. And I feel so good about it.

And this would be different how exactly from almost every other arc

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Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

On one hand, I want to say Koyomi and Karen are definitely brother and sister. On the other, I want to ask "Westermarck, why have you forsaken them?"

OMFG. That was so much win! Never thought one could do those things with just a toothbrush. I salute you Japan!

lol if Hitagi ever gets to find out what Araragi did this episode, oh boy

Also, DAT OP. MOEEEEEEEEEEE OVERLOAD!
brb checking Kanon-kun into a hospital, he lost too much blood from dat OP

If he does this to his sister with merely a toothbrush... I am willing to bet, whatever he did last ep to Hitagi, She is thoroughly satisfied with whatever he did to her. Especially since they already have a sorta S'n'M thing going... or better yet... what would he do to Hanekawa !

And if Suruga is a bigger pervert than him... ok ok ... let me stop there.

i was not expecting that but if something for me they kissed....they were to damn close to not do it...best episode for koyomi X karen

True. They didn't actually show it, but for all intents and purposes, it was very heavily implied. I believe they kissed too. The scene after that shows them falling, looking awfully satisfied, while the background just glows, creating an atmosphere of euphoria.

Today, I have witnessed the most glorious porn scene ever made. That toothbrush (new fetish GET!), that animation, these ahegao, those moans, that delicious wincest... everything was perfect. I had been spoiled about that scene ages ago and it had been hyped to no end for me, and yet it still blew me away. I never expected it to be that erotic. I get why novel readers were looking forward to it so much now.

You have no idea how much I wish Nadeko had been in Karen's place. I love Eri Kitamura, but to think I could have heard Kana Hanazawa (happy birthday to her, by the way) moan like that as well! Aaaaaah!!

I am scared to see all the 10/10s being given out here. We're in a golden age where fanservice and ero scenes net anything a 10. Call me cynical, but I always felt the fanservice in Bakemonogatari wasn't there for the same reasons as Nise's. Can't say I'm a big fan of its constant appearance, really.

I don't know. For me it was so over the top that at some point it stopped being fanservice and became over the top funny ridiculous. Kind of the Gurren Lagan of fanservice.

they could do all the incest-stuff they want, if Koyomi wasn't in a relationship with Senjougahara. therefore i don't like this episode.
and if Koyomi thinks Hanekawa is the best woman out there than he should date her. i'm really disappointed. poor Senjougahara ._.

i should also mention. when tsukihi was going out to buy the ice-pick (awl) karen screamed saying that she (tsukihi) would need to go to a special goods store for that. after that she said "there is still time before tsukihi-chan gets back...we can go into extra innings if you want"

anyone there got the tip?

22th time now

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Originally Posted by felekin

Out of curiosity, can it actually stimulate you if someone else brushes your teeth?
Doesn't make much sense to me.

errmmm someone posted a link here of a brother that actually tried it and it worked for him, try searching oral hygiene brother.DOCX

they could do all the incest-stuff they want, if Koyomi wasn't in a relationship with Senjougahara.

It was in the heat of the moment. A very heated and confused moment, I might add. Just when Koyomi was about to touch Karen's breast. I don't know how much inner monologue was going on in the novel, but it truly is a shame if Koyomi didn't think about Hitagi at all. Then again, given the nature of their relationship, I really have no reason to assume that he didn't think about Hitagi. Or any other consequence for that matter. The taste of the forbidden fruit is greatly enticing.

Then again, Hitagi learning that Koyomi cheated on her with his own sister and the following shitstorm would be something truly awesome to witness.

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Originally Posted by leorodri100

"we can go into extra innings if you want"

anyone there got the tip?

Ah. Lovely. I don't know if it's just a translation thing or my perverted imagination.